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Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic, Retail Pharmacy) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Internship

Posted 2 hours ago

Internship Healthcare

R13 750 – R19 000/month

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Job Description

You'll help a private hospital dispensary in Cape Town CBD dispense scripts, manage stock and advise patients at the counter. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Prepare monthly chronic packs for collection or courier delivery
Log Schedule 5 and 6 items in the register as they go out
Capture scripts on the dispensing system and check them against medical aid rules
Explain dosage, storage and side effects to patients in plain language
Do cycle counts and flag stock discrepancies to the responsible pharmacist

What you need

Working knowledge of a dispensing system such as Unisolv, Proscript or Healthbridge-linked software
Accurate with numbers and careful with labels
Able to work Saturdays and some Sundays on a rotation
SAPC registration as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic or Post-Basic)
Matric with Maths or Maths Literacy
Friendly and clear at a busy counter

Helpful, not essential

Experience with stock ordering through a wholesaler portal
Experience in a courier or chronic medication pharmacy

What you get

Sponsored Post-Basic studies for Basic assistants
Fixed rota published a month ahead
Paid SAPC registration fees at some groups
Staff discount on pharmacy and front-shop items

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified matric certificate, SAPC registration certificate and proof of this year's fees plus short list of dispensing systems you have used.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Mention your daily script volume, such as "dispensed 150+ scripts a day"; it shows you can handle pressure.
If you're still a learner, give the name of your training pharmacy and your expected completion date.